Orthodocs.faith

Feb 01 2025 131 ep. 30 mins 3
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John Harman and Ron Bentley attempt to put their PhDs to use so that interpretation of scripture and Christian theology make sense.

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Story of the Exodus, Ep. 3

Feb 01 2025 30 mins  
John and Ron continue to work through the Exodus story. This time they work through the second and third sets of three plagues. It becomes increasingly clear that the God of Israel is systematically dismantling the Egyptians' understanding of a well-ordered world -- and who maintained it!

Story of the Exodus, Ep. 2

Jan 18 2025 32 mins  
John and Ron continue their series on the story of the Exodus. In this episode, they begin to work through the plagues. Time after time, the God of Israel forces a showdown with the gods of Egypt. When the dust settles after each encounter, only the God of Israel is standing!

Story of the Exodus, Ep. 1

Jan 03 2025 27 mins  
John and Ron begin season 6 with a new series where they review the story of Israel's Exodus from Egypt. It is the definitive story of God's redemption in the Old Testament, and it is alluded to and retold in numerous places throughout scripture.

Isaiah 9: To Us a Child is Born

Dec 20 2024 31 mins  
John and Ron review a passage that is read so frequently around the time of Christmas that many Christians no longer realize how significant it is. As usual, they start with the passage in its original context. Then they move to the messianic significance it had to New Testament authors.

Hope That Does Not Fail

Dec 06 2024 25 mins  
We observe the Advent season this year with a re-release from our Season 1 series, "Ultimate Hope Has a Name." In these times, it is important that we understand where to place our hopes and where not to—and why. Is there really such a thing as ultimate hope, something or someone beyond which there is no need to hope for anything else?

Audio Tours, Pt. 4: Ephesus

Nov 22 2024 26 mins  
Ron and John continue their "audio tours" of archaeological sites with significant biblical connections. In this episode, they visit one of Ron's all-time favorite sites: Ephesus.

Audio Tours, Pt. 3: Caesarea Maritima

Nov 08 2024 23 mins  
John and Ron return to the Holy Land for a visit to Caesarea by the Sea. From the theater that faces out to sea to the impressive ancient engineering in the artificial harbor, Caesarea is a fascinating place to see.

Audio Tours, Pt. 2: Corinth

Oct 24 2024 24 mins  
John and Ron continue their audio tours of ancient sites, this time in Corinth, Greece. They discuss the crucial geography of Corinth and review the site with an eye towards Paul's visit as it is described in Acts 18.

Audio Tours, pt. 1: Capernaum

Oct 12 2024 28 mins  
In this new four-part series called "Audio Tours," Ron and John visit some important archaeological sites related directly to the Bible. This first episode begins with a brief discussion of archaeology itself, then they take the audience to Galilee for a look around a key location in the life and ministry of Jesus: the city of Capernaum.

Old in the New, Ep. 4: John and Revelation

Sep 27 2024 23 mins  
John and Ron conclude their series on Old Testament quotes and allusions in the New. This time they look at John and Revelation.